The Mumbai Consumer Court has ruled against SpiceJet for negligent behavior, ordering the airline to pay Rs 25,000 to a senior citizen. The airline issued incorrect tickets during flight rescheduling in 2020, causing mental distress and financial loss to the passenger. The case highlights the legal responsibility of service providers.
The Bombay High Court appointed two daughters as guardians for their 73-year-old father, who became incapacitated due to brain damage from a cardiac arrest in 2024. Justice Abhay Ahuja emphasized the court’s responsibility to intervene in such distressing situations, highlighting the need for guardianship under special legal provisions for vulnerable individuals.
Mumbai, March 19: The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized Mumbai police for not acting quickly on a senior citizen’s complaint about a digital fraud in which she lost Rs 32 lakh. The court said that in cyber fraud cases, immediate action is necessary to prevent further loss and directed the police to improve their response system.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Ram Khelawan, a 70-year-old man accused of unnatural sexual acts with a cow. The court considered the seriousness of the charges, potential punishment, and lack of concerns regarding flight or witness intimidation. The defense argued the accused’s innocence and lack of criminal history, while the State counsel’s counterarguments were deemed insubstantial.